How old is old enough for a child to start playing outside without a parent in an apartment complex?

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ElLagarto	Posted Sep 16th, 2008 at 11:37AM If the apartment is in Baghdad it really doesn't matter. George Bush has seen to it that all ages are equally unsafe. Rated: +3Vote for this!
WildLife2008	Posted Sep 15th, 2008 at 8:55PM I'd say it depends on the area. Sixteen maybe. Rated: +2Vote for this!
Grunt101	Posted Sep 15th, 2008 at 7:13PM If you consider that playing outside unsupervised is the same as being without a baby sitter then use the applicable state law. in most states kids have to be anywhere from 11 to 13 to be left alone. Depends on: Are they in group? What's the neighborhood like? Access to highways etc.? Is the playground visible from a number of apartments? Perverts like playgrounds that arent under direct obseravtion. Finally-talk to other parenst ans set up a playground watch schedule so kids can play whil one parent is always there. Rated: +2Vote for this!
identity	Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM Depending on the area, I think 10 or 11, and a thier parent you still need to keep an eye on them every so often, also if the apartment is by the highway, then I think a little older, and even at 16, 10, or 11,we should always keep checking on them and having them report in once in a blue to thier parents. Rated: +1Vote for this!
whosanerd	Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM Depending on the floor, if your on the first You could always keep an eye on them through the window without hovering. If they are prone to wandering off with friends, you should wait until they are a little older. Rated: +1Vote for this!
eromreven	Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM 16?! Rated: +1Vote for this!
mollyp84	Posted Sep 15th, 2008 at 7:13PM Even in a private backyard you have to ask yourself if the area is safe and if you trust and know your neighbors. There are websites where you can search to see if there are pedophiles or ex-cons in your neighborhood. If I were you, I'd check out such sites and put in your address. In my case, I didn't completely want my kids out of my sight until they were 10 or 12....too much can happen too quickly and as far as I'm concerned, you can never be too careful. Rated: +1Vote for this!
nicoleal20	Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM I say at least 14. Rated: +1Vote for this!
ilove2shop	Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM I think within the apartment complex,the appropriate age would be 8-9.However outside the apartment complex, the appropriate age would be the 10-11. Rated: +1Vote for this!
lyricalongings	Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM Honestly, I think it depends on what kind of neighborhood you live in, what kind of neighbors you have, & whether you can still see your child from inside your house. If it's a bad or so-so neighborhood, definitely wait til their like 14 at the absolute youngest, & that's only if you can see what they're doing. All kind of things can happen to kids, even in a good neighborhood, so it's best to be cautious. Rated: +1Vote for this!

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